Oregon Pesticide Practice Test

Which application method involves uniformly applying a pesticide to an entire area or field?

1. Spot treatment

2. Banding

3. Broadcast

4. Localized treatment

The correct answer is: Broadcast

The application method that involves uniformly applying a pesticide to an entire area or field is known as broadcast spraying. This technique is designed to cover a large surface systematically, ensuring that the pesticide is evenly distributed across the targeted area, which can range from a small plot to entire fields. This method is particularly effective for addressing widespread pest infestations or for preventive measures against pests, weeds, or diseases. In contrast, spot treatment focuses on specific areas with visible pest activity, making it a more targeted approach rather than addressing entire fields. Banding refers to applying pesticide in narrow strips or bands, typically for crops in rows, which also differs from the uniform application of broadcast methods. Localized treatment is similar to spot treatment, in that it aims at treating specific areas rather than an overall application to a complete field. Thus, broadcast is the preferred method when the objective is to treat uniform areas effectively and comprehensively.